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Molly Gallivans Farm and Cottage

Kenmare, County Kerry, Republic of Ireland

Attraction Information

Tourist Attractions

Suitable for ages: Young Children (4-8), Older Children (9-12) and Teenagers (13-18)

Venue type:
Indoor, Outdoor

Molly Gallivan's Farm and Cottage Widowed with seven small children, Molly Gallivan had to call on all her resourcefulness to keep body and soul together, even at one point running an illegal pub selling Molly's Mountain Dew! Experience the simple country lifestyle in rural Ireland before the days of electricity and modern conveniences. Your visit begins with a unique Audio-visual presentation in a thatched roof cinema. depicting the life and times of Molly Gallivan while giving a general history of the surrounding area. Next you will visit Molly's enchanting cottage which is over 200 years old. Then we invite you to take a stroll down memory lane a 500 metre walk through Molly's traditional farm where you will witness in real life the farming methods and traditions of the not too distant past. Her farm is complete with animals, fowl and traditional farm machinery.